Category: Wedding Industry Biz

How do you tackle your never-ending to-do list when you’re a one-person show without compromising evenings and weekends? Truth is, you can’t. Unless you have well-defined goals and a strategy for managing your projects, you’re going to feel overwhelmed. And we all know what happens when you reach the point of no return. You procrastinate and get distracted by those pesky alerts or never ending inbox. READ MORE “Productivity Tips For Managing Multiple Projects”→

By Tanya Michelle Debose, This Is The Day Event Planning & Design, LLC

Years ago, most couples had two major choices when getting married: hold the ceremony at the local church and then shoot off to the large catering hall with the over-the-top Italianate decor, OR keep everyone situated in one place by hosting the nuptials and reception at a large hotel.

Events professionals are expert forecasters – we check the weather weeks in advance (and then hourly!) in anticipation of our clients’ celebrations. We scan social media and the interior design and fashion industries to keep up with the latest trends. The same should be true for your business. Regularly analyzing your potential for income, anticipated expenses and your ability to weather crises can be the key to surviving tough times and capitalizing on the great ones.READ MORE “Adding Forecasting to Your Workflow”→

As the saying goes, “time is money.” So doesn’t it stand to reason that you should be managing yours to the best of your ability? There are lots of ways you can make the most of each day, from your environment to your calendar, you just have to make it a priority.

By its very nature, a career in the events industry is fast-paced and high-stress during peak season. The hours are long and late with setups beginning in the wee hours of the morning and tear-downs lasting well into the night. As professionals who want to provide top-level service, we sometimes forget that we are human ourselves, and further, we are people with homes and families. Our busy season takes a toll on our loved ones as much as it does on us, so how can we prepare in the off-season to minimize the damage?READ MORE “Prepping Your Household in the Off-Season to Be Productive in the Busy Season”→